Unintended Pregnancy

Often, unintended pregnancies represent a failure in
prevention. The first step in preventing unwanted pregnancies is
either to abstain, or to use
contraception effectively.
About half of the 5 million pregnancies in the United
States are unplanned each year, and half of these pregnancies result
in abortion. Young women in particular are likely
to have abortions: 34% of all abortions were performed on women
between the ages of 20 to 24, and women between the ages of 11 and 19
comprise another 21%.
This infosheet provides factual information about your options.

To continue with the pregnancy and give up the child for adoption...
If you feel that you are not ready to raise a child but are not sure you want to terminate your pregnancy, you might consider adoption.

You should also contact a local health care provider or clinic. People who work at these places are able to discuss these options with you and are able to refer you to different resources or a counselor.
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